Emerson announces Optimize 26, the premier event for users of AspenTech solutions, held May 11 through 14, 2026 in Houston. The conference will bring together 1,300 attendees from more than fifty countries to discover how advanced optimization technologies, including industrial AI and operational data management, are shaping the future of industrial innovation.
The event, themed “Powering Performance,” will include a new Innovation Zone with interactive technology hubs and dedicated tracks for the process and power and utilities industries, allowing customers to select an experience tailored to their specific industry. Executives, operational leaders and users will hear from more than eighty peers about real-world examples of operational excellence, digital transformation, and sustainability, while experts from Emerson’s Aspen Technology business will share the latest software innovations driving industry change.
“Optimize is where our community of process and power and utilities customers come together to shape the future of industry,” says Vincent Servello, president of Emerson’s Aspen Technology business. “With most of the agenda delivered by customers, attendees connect directly with peers to share experiences and learn from each other’s success.”